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Rock Cycle and Rock Identification

The unit plan attached will guide students through the rock cycle (igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rock formations), identification of common rocks of these types, and guide students into understanding the importance of brownstone. There are a lot of resources for this: "The Brownstone Quarries of Bayfield County" by Tom Gerstenberger (two parts), rock identification key, rock cycle, and (attached here as well) Survivor Buildings of the Great Chicago Fire. LSNERR has a rock collection kit and "You're a Rock!" Game kit.

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Great Lakes Literacy Principles:
2. Natural forces formed the Great Lakes; the lakes continue to shape the features of their watershed.6. The Great Lakes and humans in their watersheds are inextricably interconnected.

Rock Cycle/Rock Identification Key Handouts

Attached are the Rock cycle and rock identification key handouts that go with the Rock Cycle and Rock Identification Curriculum

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Great Lakes Literacy Principles:
1. The Great Lakes, bodies of fresh water with many features, are connected to each other and to the world ocean.5. The Great Lakes support a broad diversity of life and ecosystems.8. The Great Lakes are socially, economically, and environmentally significant to the region, the nation and the planet.

Satellite Photo of the St. Louis River Estuary

This is a current satellite photo of the St. Louis River Estuary. This is a great tool to aid your students in finding their place in the watershed.

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Great Lakes Literacy Principles:
6. The Great Lakes and humans in their watersheds are inextricably interconnected.7. Much remains to be learned about the Great Lakes.8. The Great Lakes are socially, economically, and environmentally significant to the region, the nation and the planet.

St. Louis River Map Quest

This lesson is a map quest that incorporates maps, land, government, and bodies of water. Using maps and a legend students will discover the different governing entities that are responsible for certain parts of the river and determine if the land is federal, state, city, or tribal.

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Subnivean Zone and Temperatures

Students will discover the insulating effect of snow and understand that temperature varies according to snow depth. Students will also learn what the subnivean zone is and how it helps animals survive the winter.

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Great Lakes Literacy Principles:
3. The Great Lakes influence local and regional weather and climate.4. Water makes Earth habitable; fresh water sustains life on land. :

Sum of the Rivers

Students will see maps of Lake Superior and the St. Louis River to compare the sizes. Students will then each draw a portion of either the St. Louis River or a river near their school that flows into the St. Louis River or Lake Superior. They will make connections that every part of the river can impact the health of the rest of the river and of Lake Superior.

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Great Lakes Literacy Principles:
1. The Great Lakes, bodies of fresh water with many features, are connected to each other and to the world ocean.4. Water makes Earth habitable; fresh water sustains life on land. :5. The Great Lakes support a broad diversity of life and ecosystems.6. The Great Lakes and humans in their watersheds are inextricably interconnected.8. The Great Lakes are socially, economically, and environmentally significant to the region, the nation and the planet.

The Brownstone Quarries of Bayfield County

Attached is a two part PDF of Tom Gerstenberger's book "The Brownstone Quarries of Bayfield County"

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Great Lakes Literacy Principles:
2. Natural forces formed the Great Lakes; the lakes continue to shape the features of their watershed.6. The Great Lakes and humans in their watersheds are inextricably interconnected.8. The Great Lakes are socially, economically, and environmentally significant to the region, the nation and the planet.

Thompson Reservoir Investigation Lesson

Attached is a lesson plan and worksheet for investigating Thompson Reservoir. This will prepare students for a more detailed chemistry investigation by gathering a physical inventory of the Reservoir and a chance to experience a virtual overview of the upstream watershed. The lesson also introduces the study of sediments. Use the curricula titled "Google Earth Tour of the St. Louis River" for the virtual tour. Sediment core is optional.

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Great Lakes Literacy Principles:
2. Natural forces formed the Great Lakes; the lakes continue to shape the features of their watershed.6. The Great Lakes and humans in their watersheds are inextricably interconnected.